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- Collection: Decatur During World War II
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Photo of Lt. Charles W. Young in uniform with name
Herald and Review Library: Young, Lt. Charles W.; Article on back of photo; "Lt. Charles Young; Lt. Charles W. Young, whose wife, the former Ruth Gould, lives at 2036 East Prairie avenue, is now stationed at he combat crew training school at Sioux…
Photo of John Young in uniform sitting a a desk
Herald and Review Library: Young, John; Article on back of photo; "The Japs didn't like us so very well.', John Young, former member of the Tigers American volunteer air squadron in China, remarked casually today.
Young, who served in the army from…
Young, who served in the army from…
Photo of Cpl. Harry B. Youtz in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Youtz, Corp. Harry B., Article on back of photo; "Corp. Harry B. Youtz, stationed with the air transport command at Camp Luna, N. M.. will return to his station Sunday after spending a 10-day furlough with his parents,…
Photo of Pvt. Walter G. Zilz in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Zilz, Pvt. Walter G.; Article on back of photo; "Zilz in Maryland; Pvt. Walter G. Zilz, son of Mrs. Augusta Zilz, 1511 North Illinois street, has finished his basic training at Camp Robinson, Ark., and is now stationed at…
Photo of four sailors in uniform; L-R; Donald L. Warnick, Gerald E. Willis, Kenneth J. Mears, and Frederick Churchman
Herald and Review Library: Photo of four sailors; Article on back of photo; "These four young men were buddies through Decatur High school, and all four entered the navy on Dec 7. They have just completed preliminary training at Great Lakes, and are…
Photo of Compulsory Military Training, Macon County, IL. draftees standing on steps of a building
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Group of Military Draftees; Article on back of photo; "Older men, those between 28 and 35 years of age formerly classified as 1-H, were predominant in the large group of selectees scheduled to leave here at 4:30…
Photo of Compulsory Military Training Macon County Draftees Group standing on Court House steps
Herald and Review Photo: Compulsory Military Training Macon County Draftees standing on Court House Steps; Article on back of photo; "This group of selectees were scheduled to leave the city for Peoria medical examination center and induction into…
Photo of Group of men reporting for Compulsory Military Training standing on Court House steps in Decatur IL.
Herald and Review Library: Photo of men reporting for Compulsory Training, Macon County, IL. Article on back of photo; "Those leaving at 7 a.m. today for Peoria and induction into the army, are shown here after they received instructions on…
Photo of group of men standing on court house steps reporting for Compulsory Military Training, Macon County draftees
Herald and Review Library: Photo of men reporting for compulsory military training; Article on back of photo; "Early this morning this group of 33 men left for Peoria where they were to be inducted today into the nation's armed forces. This…
Photo of group of men reporting for compulsory military training from Macon County, IL. standing on court house steps
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County Draftees standing on courthouse steps; Article on back of photo; "These men will report for examination in Peoria today from Decatur board No. 2. They are left to right: First row, Contingent Leader…